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Auction 69 - Part I -Rare and Important Items
December 3, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Ohev Yisrael, homilies on the Torah according to Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, 1863. First edition.
The book was brought to print by the grandson of the author, Rebbe Meshulam Zusia of Zinkov. He relates in his foreword how his father, Rebbe Yitzchak Meir, son of the author, realized that each person was recording the Rebbe's teachings according to their own perception, and was concerned this would lead to misunderstanding. He therefore chose one astute, outstanding Torah scholar and designated him to record the holy teachings, after which the writings were reviewed, and when necessary corrected, by the rebbe. Later in the foreword, he explains that the book was named Ohev Yisrael, based on the author's repeated assertion that the one character trait in which he could confidently take pride, even before the Heavenly court, was his outstanding love for his fellow Jew. Before his demise, he instructed his sons to write no other praise on his tombstone but Ohev Yisrael (Lover of Jews).
R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn wrote in his approbation (to the Lemberg edition): "…he loved every Jewish person with his heart and soul, and would show great affection particularly to Torah scholars. And our fathers related to us that while he was here [in Lviv], all the leading Torah scholars of the city would arise early to come and absorb his wondrous teachings…".
[1], 117 leaves. 22.5 cm. Condition varies. First and final leaves in fair condition, many leaves in middle of book in good-fair condition. Stains, damage and wear. Worming to title page and final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Many tears to three leaves following title page, affecting text, repaired. Marginal tears to other leaves, repaired. Old stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
The book was brought to print by the grandson of the author, Rebbe Meshulam Zusia of Zinkov. He relates in his foreword how his father, Rebbe Yitzchak Meir, son of the author, realized that each person was recording the Rebbe's teachings according to their own perception, and was concerned this would lead to misunderstanding. He therefore chose one astute, outstanding Torah scholar and designated him to record the holy teachings, after which the writings were reviewed, and when necessary corrected, by the rebbe. Later in the foreword, he explains that the book was named Ohev Yisrael, based on the author's repeated assertion that the one character trait in which he could confidently take pride, even before the Heavenly court, was his outstanding love for his fellow Jew. Before his demise, he instructed his sons to write no other praise on his tombstone but Ohev Yisrael (Lover of Jews).
R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn wrote in his approbation (to the Lemberg edition): "…he loved every Jewish person with his heart and soul, and would show great affection particularly to Torah scholars. And our fathers related to us that while he was here [in Lviv], all the leading Torah scholars of the city would arise early to come and absorb his wondrous teachings…".
[1], 117 leaves. 22.5 cm. Condition varies. First and final leaves in fair condition, many leaves in middle of book in good-fair condition. Stains, damage and wear. Worming to title page and final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Many tears to three leaves following title page, affecting text, repaired. Marginal tears to other leaves, repaired. Old stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
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Chassidic Books
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Auction 69 - Part I -Rare and Important Items
December 3, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for: $1,500
Including buyer's premium
Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part – VeZot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (Hannopil). Lviv, 1866. First edition.
The book bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
The author, R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (d. 1807, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 33-34), was a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. According to one source, he was previously a disciple of the Vilna Gaon. He was ostensibly one of the four disciples who were at the side of the Maggid at the time of his death (together with R. Avraham HaMalach, the Baal HaTanya and R. Zusha of Anipoli). He and his friend R. Zusha of Anipoli were approached by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi to grant their approbation to the Tanya. At the time of printing, Or HaGanuz received enthusiastic approbations from prominent Chassidic leaders of the time, including the only book approbation ever given by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, the Tzemach Tzedek. The book was also accorded approbations by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and his holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Turiisk and R. David of Tolna, and by his nephew R. Yitzchak Yaakov of Makariv, as well as approbations by R. Chaim of Sanz and R. Yitzchak Meir of Ger, the Chiddushei HaRim.
Stamps of R. Menachem Mendel Lewi of Jerusalem on the title page. On the front endpaper – stamp of R. Shlomo Telingtor's bookshop in Jerusalem (a prominent Chassid of Boyan). Ownership inscriptions on the back endpapers.
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [1], 12; 84 leaves; Part II (separate title page): 33 leaves. 25 cm. Thin, high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Lower part of title page reinforced with paper. Old binding, worn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
The book bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
The author, R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (d. 1807, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 33-34), was a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. According to one source, he was previously a disciple of the Vilna Gaon. He was ostensibly one of the four disciples who were at the side of the Maggid at the time of his death (together with R. Avraham HaMalach, the Baal HaTanya and R. Zusha of Anipoli). He and his friend R. Zusha of Anipoli were approached by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi to grant their approbation to the Tanya. At the time of printing, Or HaGanuz received enthusiastic approbations from prominent Chassidic leaders of the time, including the only book approbation ever given by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, the Tzemach Tzedek. The book was also accorded approbations by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and his holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Turiisk and R. David of Tolna, and by his nephew R. Yitzchak Yaakov of Makariv, as well as approbations by R. Chaim of Sanz and R. Yitzchak Meir of Ger, the Chiddushei HaRim.
Stamps of R. Menachem Mendel Lewi of Jerusalem on the title page. On the front endpaper – stamp of R. Shlomo Telingtor's bookshop in Jerusalem (a prominent Chassid of Boyan). Ownership inscriptions on the back endpapers.
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [1], 12; 84 leaves; Part II (separate title page): 33 leaves. 25 cm. Thin, high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Lower part of title page reinforced with paper. Old binding, worn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
Category
Chassidic Books
Catalogue
Auction 69 - Part I -Rare and Important Items
December 3, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Beit Aharon, "on Torah and worship of G-d", by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody, 1875. First edition.
Fine copy with exceptionally wide margins and original, elegant leather binding, with gilt decorations.
The book begins with a collection of Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty: R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin, his son R. Asher (the first), the latter's son R. Aharon (the second, the elder), and his son R. Asher (the second, the young one).
The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11). The foreword explains that this book was named Beit Aharon, since that was how R. Aharon of Karlin would refer to his writings, in reminiscence of the way his grandfather R. Aharon HaGadol, when his son R. Asher once inquired at the age of 10 as to the origins of the song Kah Echsof, replied "Beit Aharon".
Ownership inscriptions at the top of the title page: "Belongs to R. Pincha[s] Aharon son of R. Shmuel Sokolowitz", "And it now belongs to his son Shmuel son of Pinchas Aharon Sokolowitz". Owner's name embossed on the back cover: "Pinchas son of R. Shmuel".
A list was handwritten on the final leaf of the book: "Chanukah Psalms" – Psalms customarily recited in the Karlin court following the Chanukah candle lighting. This custom is recorded in the Beit Aharon VeYisrael siddur of Karlin Chassidim, after HaNerot Halalu: "Every night, following the Chanukah candle lighting, we gather in the synagogue and recite the Chanukah Psalms". This introduction is followed by a list of Psalms and prayers to be recited every night of Chanukah after candle lighting. Different Psalms are recited every night, in a specific order. The list of Psalms handwritten in this book differs slightly from the order printed in the Karlin siddur (see also Kedem Auction 67, item 277).
[4], 316, [3], [3] pages. Lacking first title page. Exceptionally wide margins. 28.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Signs of usage on first leaves. Minor worming. Marginal worming, tears and minor damage to title page and final leaf. Original, elegant leather binding, with gilt decorations. Worming, wear and damage to binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies. For instance, in this copy, the following announcement was printed on the final leaf: "To inform that approbations by prominent Tzaddikim of our generation for this printing are in our possession, as well as approbations and copyright warnings from Sephardi Torah scholars and rabbis… and whoever heeds our words will be secure and tranquil, and the blessing of goodness will be applied to him". In some copies, this passage was printed in a different location, with textual variations (see article by R. A. Shor, Regarding the Writing and Printing Process of the Book Beit Aharon, Beit Aharon VeYisrael, year VI issue I (31), pp. 139-147, regarding the stages of printing of this book, and the corrections made during the course of the printing, resulting in differences between the various copies of the book).
Fine copy with exceptionally wide margins and original, elegant leather binding, with gilt decorations.
The book begins with a collection of Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty: R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin, his son R. Asher (the first), the latter's son R. Aharon (the second, the elder), and his son R. Asher (the second, the young one).
The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11). The foreword explains that this book was named Beit Aharon, since that was how R. Aharon of Karlin would refer to his writings, in reminiscence of the way his grandfather R. Aharon HaGadol, when his son R. Asher once inquired at the age of 10 as to the origins of the song Kah Echsof, replied "Beit Aharon".
Ownership inscriptions at the top of the title page: "Belongs to R. Pincha[s] Aharon son of R. Shmuel Sokolowitz", "And it now belongs to his son Shmuel son of Pinchas Aharon Sokolowitz". Owner's name embossed on the back cover: "Pinchas son of R. Shmuel".
A list was handwritten on the final leaf of the book: "Chanukah Psalms" – Psalms customarily recited in the Karlin court following the Chanukah candle lighting. This custom is recorded in the Beit Aharon VeYisrael siddur of Karlin Chassidim, after HaNerot Halalu: "Every night, following the Chanukah candle lighting, we gather in the synagogue and recite the Chanukah Psalms". This introduction is followed by a list of Psalms and prayers to be recited every night of Chanukah after candle lighting. Different Psalms are recited every night, in a specific order. The list of Psalms handwritten in this book differs slightly from the order printed in the Karlin siddur (see also Kedem Auction 67, item 277).
[4], 316, [3], [3] pages. Lacking first title page. Exceptionally wide margins. 28.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Signs of usage on first leaves. Minor worming. Marginal worming, tears and minor damage to title page and final leaf. Original, elegant leather binding, with gilt decorations. Worming, wear and damage to binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies. For instance, in this copy, the following announcement was printed on the final leaf: "To inform that approbations by prominent Tzaddikim of our generation for this printing are in our possession, as well as approbations and copyright warnings from Sephardi Torah scholars and rabbis… and whoever heeds our words will be secure and tranquil, and the blessing of goodness will be applied to him". In some copies, this passage was printed in a different location, with textual variations (see article by R. A. Shor, Regarding the Writing and Printing Process of the Book Beit Aharon, Beit Aharon VeYisrael, year VI issue I (31), pp. 139-147, regarding the stages of printing of this book, and the corrections made during the course of the printing, resulting in differences between the various copies of the book).
Category
Chassidic Books
Catalogue
Auction 69 - Part I -Rare and Important Items
December 3, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Zohar Chai, commentary to the Zohar based on Kabbalah and Chassidut, by the kabbalist Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno, author of Heichal HaBracha. Lviv-Premishla (Przemyśl), 1875-1881. First edition. Complete set – five parts in five volumes.
Zohar Chai is an original and profound commentary to the Zohar, based on fundamentals of the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov. In this composition, the author interweaves and combines Kabbalah and Chassidism, as he does in all his works. Unlike his other compositions which were printed in his lifetime, this work was printed after his passing, by his son Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi, author of Damesek Eliezer. The first volume was published during the year of mourning, and includes a lengthy and brilliant foreword from his son, the Damesek Eliezer. In this foreword, the son describes his father's exceptional prominence in Torah and worship of G-d, and relates accounts involving his father which demonstrated the Divine Inspiration his father benefitted from and the heavenly wonders he performed, which the Damesek Eliezer personally witnessed.
One of the stories the son relates was that after his father composed the first four leaves of his commentary, he was approached with a request that he pray for a deathly ill person. His father, who saw with his Divine Inspiration that the sick person required much Heavenly mercy to recover, told the messenger: "I have no way of helping him, but I do possess four leaves which I wrote on the Zohar, go tell this sick person that I am giving these novellae on the Zohar to him as a complete gift… in this merit, perhaps his balance will become positive and he will live for many years". The messenger did as told, and as soon as he reported this to the sick person, the latter started sweating, and began regaining his health. Further in the foreword, he relates that the first four leaves of the commentary pertain to the first two lines of introduction to the Zohar. These leaves were written in summer 1857, at which point the author took a ten-year hiatus from composing his commentary. Approximately in 1867, "he saw the Baal Shem Tov in a dream, and agreed to begin composing a commentary to the Zohar… the next day, he immediately began writing". He completed the commentary several weeks before his passing. In the conclusion at the end of the fifth volume, his son and publisher relates that on two occasions before his passing, his father made him promise to publish the Zohar Chai commentary, "and I rejoice that I have honored my pledge and fulfilled the words of my father".
Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno (1806-1874), a G-dly kabbalist and leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, a nephew and close disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. He was cherished by foremost Chassidic leaders – the Chozeh of Lublin (who served as his matchmaker), the Rebbe of Apta, R. Moshe Tzvi of Savran, his uncle R. Moshe of Sambor, R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, and others. He authored many books on Chassidism and Kabbalah, including the Heichal HaBracha commentary to the Five Books of the Torah, based on the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov. The Heichal HaBracha Chumashim are considered basic books in Chassidic thought and Kabbalah. They were especially cherished by rebbes of various dynasties (the Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, and others), who extolled the exceptional holiness of the kabbalistic teachings contained in these commentaries.
Vol. I (Bereshit Part I): [4], 215 leaves. Vol. II (Bereshit Part II): [1], 216-348, 348-456, [1] leaves. Vol. III (Shemot Part I): [4], 166 leaves. Vol IV (Shemot Part II): [2], 285 [i.e. 287] leaves. Vol. V (Vayikra-Devarim): [2], 228, [5] leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Most leaves in very good condition, complete and without wear. Minor tears to title page of vol. I, not affecting text, repaired with tape. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 195.
Zohar Chai is an original and profound commentary to the Zohar, based on fundamentals of the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov. In this composition, the author interweaves and combines Kabbalah and Chassidism, as he does in all his works. Unlike his other compositions which were printed in his lifetime, this work was printed after his passing, by his son Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi, author of Damesek Eliezer. The first volume was published during the year of mourning, and includes a lengthy and brilliant foreword from his son, the Damesek Eliezer. In this foreword, the son describes his father's exceptional prominence in Torah and worship of G-d, and relates accounts involving his father which demonstrated the Divine Inspiration his father benefitted from and the heavenly wonders he performed, which the Damesek Eliezer personally witnessed.
One of the stories the son relates was that after his father composed the first four leaves of his commentary, he was approached with a request that he pray for a deathly ill person. His father, who saw with his Divine Inspiration that the sick person required much Heavenly mercy to recover, told the messenger: "I have no way of helping him, but I do possess four leaves which I wrote on the Zohar, go tell this sick person that I am giving these novellae on the Zohar to him as a complete gift… in this merit, perhaps his balance will become positive and he will live for many years". The messenger did as told, and as soon as he reported this to the sick person, the latter started sweating, and began regaining his health. Further in the foreword, he relates that the first four leaves of the commentary pertain to the first two lines of introduction to the Zohar. These leaves were written in summer 1857, at which point the author took a ten-year hiatus from composing his commentary. Approximately in 1867, "he saw the Baal Shem Tov in a dream, and agreed to begin composing a commentary to the Zohar… the next day, he immediately began writing". He completed the commentary several weeks before his passing. In the conclusion at the end of the fifth volume, his son and publisher relates that on two occasions before his passing, his father made him promise to publish the Zohar Chai commentary, "and I rejoice that I have honored my pledge and fulfilled the words of my father".
Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno (1806-1874), a G-dly kabbalist and leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, a nephew and close disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. He was cherished by foremost Chassidic leaders – the Chozeh of Lublin (who served as his matchmaker), the Rebbe of Apta, R. Moshe Tzvi of Savran, his uncle R. Moshe of Sambor, R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, and others. He authored many books on Chassidism and Kabbalah, including the Heichal HaBracha commentary to the Five Books of the Torah, based on the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov. The Heichal HaBracha Chumashim are considered basic books in Chassidic thought and Kabbalah. They were especially cherished by rebbes of various dynasties (the Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, and others), who extolled the exceptional holiness of the kabbalistic teachings contained in these commentaries.
Vol. I (Bereshit Part I): [4], 215 leaves. Vol. II (Bereshit Part II): [1], 216-348, 348-456, [1] leaves. Vol. III (Shemot Part I): [4], 166 leaves. Vol IV (Shemot Part II): [2], 285 [i.e. 287] leaves. Vol. V (Vayikra-Devarim): [2], 228, [5] leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Most leaves in very good condition, complete and without wear. Minor tears to title page of vol. I, not affecting text, repaired with tape. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 195.
Category
Chassidic Books
Catalogue
Auction 69 - Part I -Rare and Important Items
December 3, 2019
Opening: $3,000
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for: $4,500
Including buyer's premium
Likutei Amarim Tanya, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [1798].
The title page states: "Tanya, which is a book of collected writings… and we have added a touch… from the outstanding Torah scholar, the author, to explain the essence and topic of Teshuva, and this is a third part which was not included in the first edition printed in Slavita…" (Slavita emphasized on title page).
This edition is the second printing of the Tanya in the author's lifetime, and was presumably printed without his knowledge. This is the first edition to be printed outside Russia, and to contain chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva – Mahadura Kama at the end of the book (the author later published Igeret HaTeshuva Mahadura Batra in Shklow 1806).
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that many requested he undertake printing a new edition of this book, since the book was not available in his country (Galicia-Poland), due to the prohibition to export the book from Russia, where it was originally published.
The following statement was printed before Igeret HaTeshuva (p. 67a): "Says the publisher: A precious gem was in my possession from the scholarly author, a manuscript booklet pertaining to topics of repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
This edition earned two important approbations from prominent rabbis. The first one from R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Zhovkva, and the second from R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków.
R. Yitzchak Shimshon Meisels Rabbi of Czernowitz, grandson of R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh, relates in his approbation to the siddur of the Baal HaTanya that he was present when his grandfather accorded his approbation to the Tanya.
The second approbation was given by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków, a foremost opponent of Chassidism. He was a leading signatory on the ban against Chassidim in Kraków in 1786, and the book Tzavaat HaRivash was burned at his behest, while this book earned his effusive approbation, with profuse praise of the author and his book.
[3], 2-74 leaves. 16.5 cm. Condition varies: most leaves in good condition. Title page and several other leaves in fair condition. Stains. Tears and worming to title page and subsequent leaf, affecting text with some loss, repaired with paper and text replacement. Inner margins of several leaves repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 623.
The title page states: "Tanya, which is a book of collected writings… and we have added a touch… from the outstanding Torah scholar, the author, to explain the essence and topic of Teshuva, and this is a third part which was not included in the first edition printed in Slavita…" (Slavita emphasized on title page).
This edition is the second printing of the Tanya in the author's lifetime, and was presumably printed without his knowledge. This is the first edition to be printed outside Russia, and to contain chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva – Mahadura Kama at the end of the book (the author later published Igeret HaTeshuva Mahadura Batra in Shklow 1806).
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that many requested he undertake printing a new edition of this book, since the book was not available in his country (Galicia-Poland), due to the prohibition to export the book from Russia, where it was originally published.
The following statement was printed before Igeret HaTeshuva (p. 67a): "Says the publisher: A precious gem was in my possession from the scholarly author, a manuscript booklet pertaining to topics of repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
This edition earned two important approbations from prominent rabbis. The first one from R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Zhovkva, and the second from R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków.
R. Yitzchak Shimshon Meisels Rabbi of Czernowitz, grandson of R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh, relates in his approbation to the siddur of the Baal HaTanya that he was present when his grandfather accorded his approbation to the Tanya.
The second approbation was given by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków, a foremost opponent of Chassidism. He was a leading signatory on the ban against Chassidim in Kraków in 1786, and the book Tzavaat HaRivash was burned at his behest, while this book earned his effusive approbation, with profuse praise of the author and his book.
[3], 2-74 leaves. 16.5 cm. Condition varies: most leaves in good condition. Title page and several other leaves in fair condition. Stains. Tears and worming to title page and subsequent leaf, affecting text with some loss, repaired with paper and text replacement. Inner margins of several leaves repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 623.
Category
Chassidic Books – Chabad
Catalogue
Auction 69 - Part I -Rare and Important Items
December 3, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Likutei Amarim Tanya, by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [after 1805].
The title page states: "Tanya, which is a book of collected writings… and we have added a touch… from the outstanding Torah scholar, the author, to explain the essence and topic of Teshuva, and this is a third part which was not included in the first edition printed in Slavita…" (Slavita emphasized on title page).
The Tanya was first published by the author in Slavita, 1796. The second edition was printed in Zhovkva, 1798 (see previous item), and then again in a third edition in Zhovkva, 1805, followed by several variants (this variant was listed in R. Y. Mondschein's bibliography as the fifth edition of the Tanya). These Zhovkva editions were printed during the author's lifetime, presumably without his knowledge. The approbations were omitted in this edition. The chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva – Mahadura Kama were included at the end of the book.
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that many asked him to undertake printing a new edition of this book, since the book was not available in his country (Galicia-Poland), due to the prohibition to export the book from Russia, where it was originally published.
The following statement appears before Igeret HaTeshuva (p. 67a): "Says the publisher: A precious gem was in my possession from the scholarly author, a manuscript booklet pertaining to topics of repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
[59] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Wear and dark stains to title page. Tears to first four leaves, affecting text and title page border (repaired with paper, with some text replacement). New leather binding.
This edition has two variants, see: Yehoshua Mondschein, Torat Chabad – Bibliographies, I, Kfar Chabad, 1982, pp. 46-49.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 625.
The title page states: "Tanya, which is a book of collected writings… and we have added a touch… from the outstanding Torah scholar, the author, to explain the essence and topic of Teshuva, and this is a third part which was not included in the first edition printed in Slavita…" (Slavita emphasized on title page).
The Tanya was first published by the author in Slavita, 1796. The second edition was printed in Zhovkva, 1798 (see previous item), and then again in a third edition in Zhovkva, 1805, followed by several variants (this variant was listed in R. Y. Mondschein's bibliography as the fifth edition of the Tanya). These Zhovkva editions were printed during the author's lifetime, presumably without his knowledge. The approbations were omitted in this edition. The chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva – Mahadura Kama were included at the end of the book.
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that many asked him to undertake printing a new edition of this book, since the book was not available in his country (Galicia-Poland), due to the prohibition to export the book from Russia, where it was originally published.
The following statement appears before Igeret HaTeshuva (p. 67a): "Says the publisher: A precious gem was in my possession from the scholarly author, a manuscript booklet pertaining to topics of repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
[59] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Wear and dark stains to title page. Tears to first four leaves, affecting text and title page border (repaired with paper, with some text replacement). New leather binding.
This edition has two variants, see: Yehoshua Mondschein, Torat Chabad – Bibliographies, I, Kfar Chabad, 1982, pp. 46-49.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 625.
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Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim, "compiled from books and from the teachings of holy sages… explaining Chassidic conduct and desirable character traits, which are described in all the books of Tzaddikim…", by R. Aharon HaKohen of Apta. Zhovkva, 1800. First edition, with the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
The book was published some four years after the printing of the Tanya by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a prominent Chassidic Tzaddik, bases many of the thoughts in his book on the teachings of the Tanya, which he quotes and elaborates upon in almost every Torah portion.
R. Aharon HaKohen of Zelichov (Żelechów) and Apta (Opatów; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 157), author of Keter Shem Tov – the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and of the Tefilla Yeshara – Keter Nehora siddur. His book Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim was first published anonymously.
Regarding this book, see: Ch. Lieberman, How Chassidism is Researched, in his book Ohel Rachel, I, New York 1980, pp. 7-11.
Stamp on the title page of R. "Aryeh Leib son of R. Elimelech Dov, dayan in Jerusalem" (R. Aryeh Leib son of R. Elimelech Dov Hershler, d. 1917, known as "R. Leib Dayan" – a prominent dayan in Jerusalem. A disciple of R. Shlomo Zalman Baharan, both in Torah and in public activism. He was one of the founders of the Beit Yisrael and Givat Shaul neighborhoods. He served as judge in the government court, alongside the Turkish Pasha, the Muslim Qadi and the Greek Patriarch, and represented the interests of the Jewish community with great wisdom and perspicacity). Stamps of his son R. "Chaim Todros Herschel – Jerusalem" on the leaf following the title page and on the final leaf.
A signature extending over the upper part of several leaves: "This Or HaGanuz belongs to R. Aharon son of R. Moshe son of R. Avraham".
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and extensive wear. Dampstains. Worming to several leaves. Tears and damage to title page. Marginal tears and damage to several leaves, mostly not affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 22.
The book was published some four years after the printing of the Tanya by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a prominent Chassidic Tzaddik, bases many of the thoughts in his book on the teachings of the Tanya, which he quotes and elaborates upon in almost every Torah portion.
R. Aharon HaKohen of Zelichov (Żelechów) and Apta (Opatów; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 157), author of Keter Shem Tov – the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and of the Tefilla Yeshara – Keter Nehora siddur. His book Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim was first published anonymously.
Regarding this book, see: Ch. Lieberman, How Chassidism is Researched, in his book Ohel Rachel, I, New York 1980, pp. 7-11.
Stamp on the title page of R. "Aryeh Leib son of R. Elimelech Dov, dayan in Jerusalem" (R. Aryeh Leib son of R. Elimelech Dov Hershler, d. 1917, known as "R. Leib Dayan" – a prominent dayan in Jerusalem. A disciple of R. Shlomo Zalman Baharan, both in Torah and in public activism. He was one of the founders of the Beit Yisrael and Givat Shaul neighborhoods. He served as judge in the government court, alongside the Turkish Pasha, the Muslim Qadi and the Greek Patriarch, and represented the interests of the Jewish community with great wisdom and perspicacity). Stamps of his son R. "Chaim Todros Herschel – Jerusalem" on the leaf following the title page and on the final leaf.
A signature extending over the upper part of several leaves: "This Or HaGanuz belongs to R. Aharon son of R. Moshe son of R. Avraham".
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and extensive wear. Dampstains. Worming to several leaves. Tears and damage to title page. Marginal tears and damage to several leaves, mostly not affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 22.
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Biurei HaZohar, commentary to the Zohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi - the Baal HaTanya. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1816]. First edition.
A fundamental book clarifying many concepts of the Arizal's Kabbalah, according to Chassidic teachings. The commentaries to the Zohar, which the Baal HaTanya imparted to his sons and the elite of his disciples on Shabbat eves, were recorded by his son R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. The Baal HaTanya taught these commentaries from 19th Kislev 1801, until his final years. This book contains only a quarter of his commentaries to the Zohar (as his son writes in the foreword).
The title page states: "…and for the most part these holy writings were reviewed by the Rebbe, and he was very satisfied with them". In the foreword, his son the Mitteler Rebbe - R. Dov Ber (Schneuri) of Lubavitch describes the contents of the commentaries in the book: "…which we heard from his holy mouth, every Shabbat eve, commentaries and explanations of the essays of the Zohar, one leaf from every portion, for several years, and it is plainly visible to all that Divine Inspiration rested upon him as he revealed the light of the secrets of the Torah, in particular in his explanations of the essays, he attained their absolutely true meaning. As I heard directly from him, more than once, that throughout his life, he specifically set Shabbat as the time for studying Zohar … and he attested on himself that he only studies each Shabbat one or two leaves, but in great depth, with great toil, and investigating each word, to reach the true understanding of Kabbalah…".
At the end of the foreword, the Mitteler Rebbe describes the method of writing and arranging the book: "It is known to all those who study my father's teachings, that none of the writings contain anything of my own, except when explaining and clarifying in places where he was concise, and even that was taken from his teachings, when he elaborated further in other places…".
Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno writes in his preface to his commentary Damesek Eliezer on the Zohar, that one of the books which were before him while he composed his commentary was the Biurei HaZohar by R. Dov Ber, son of R. Shneur Zalman.
[4], 139; 57 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Uneven edges. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dark dampstains to some leaves. Worming to first and final leaves and to other leaves, slightly affecting text. Printing defect and tear to leaf 138, affecting text with some loss. Marginal tears to several leaves. Stamps to title page and in other places. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
A fundamental book clarifying many concepts of the Arizal's Kabbalah, according to Chassidic teachings. The commentaries to the Zohar, which the Baal HaTanya imparted to his sons and the elite of his disciples on Shabbat eves, were recorded by his son R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. The Baal HaTanya taught these commentaries from 19th Kislev 1801, until his final years. This book contains only a quarter of his commentaries to the Zohar (as his son writes in the foreword).
The title page states: "…and for the most part these holy writings were reviewed by the Rebbe, and he was very satisfied with them". In the foreword, his son the Mitteler Rebbe - R. Dov Ber (Schneuri) of Lubavitch describes the contents of the commentaries in the book: "…which we heard from his holy mouth, every Shabbat eve, commentaries and explanations of the essays of the Zohar, one leaf from every portion, for several years, and it is plainly visible to all that Divine Inspiration rested upon him as he revealed the light of the secrets of the Torah, in particular in his explanations of the essays, he attained their absolutely true meaning. As I heard directly from him, more than once, that throughout his life, he specifically set Shabbat as the time for studying Zohar … and he attested on himself that he only studies each Shabbat one or two leaves, but in great depth, with great toil, and investigating each word, to reach the true understanding of Kabbalah…".
At the end of the foreword, the Mitteler Rebbe describes the method of writing and arranging the book: "It is known to all those who study my father's teachings, that none of the writings contain anything of my own, except when explaining and clarifying in places where he was concise, and even that was taken from his teachings, when he elaborated further in other places…".
Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno writes in his preface to his commentary Damesek Eliezer on the Zohar, that one of the books which were before him while he composed his commentary was the Biurei HaZohar by R. Dov Ber, son of R. Shneur Zalman.
[4], 139; 57 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Uneven edges. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dark dampstains to some leaves. Worming to first and final leaves and to other leaves, slightly affecting text. Printing defect and tear to leaf 138, affecting text with some loss. Marginal tears to several leaves. Stamps to title page and in other places. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
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Ner Mitzva VeTorah Or, foundations of Chabad Chassidic thought, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri – the "Mitteler Rebbe" of Chabad. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, 1820. First edition.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is entitled Shaar HaEmuna, "regarding the essence of the mitzva of faith, which is the foundation and root of all mitzvot". The chapters in this part discuss the topics of the Exodus from Egypt, the eating of Matza and the Splitting of the Sea. The second part, named Shaar HaYichud, contains a concise explanation of the kabbalistic notions of Hishtalshelut HaOlamot and Sefirot (a complete composition entitled Likutei Biurim, Warsaw 1868, was written to explain the profound meaning of Shaar HaYichud, by R. Hillel of Paritch, close disciple of the author).
Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch stated that each of the Mitteler Rebbe's books was intended for a specific type of Chassid, yet "Shaar HaYichud is the key to Chassidism", and it was written for all Chassidim (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Stamps and ownership inscriptions of "Yaakov Dokter – son of Avraham Segal" [of Safed].
4, [7], 133, [1]; 57 leaves. 16 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Tears and worming to title page and several other leaves, affecting text, partially repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 395.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is entitled Shaar HaEmuna, "regarding the essence of the mitzva of faith, which is the foundation and root of all mitzvot". The chapters in this part discuss the topics of the Exodus from Egypt, the eating of Matza and the Splitting of the Sea. The second part, named Shaar HaYichud, contains a concise explanation of the kabbalistic notions of Hishtalshelut HaOlamot and Sefirot (a complete composition entitled Likutei Biurim, Warsaw 1868, was written to explain the profound meaning of Shaar HaYichud, by R. Hillel of Paritch, close disciple of the author).
Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch stated that each of the Mitteler Rebbe's books was intended for a specific type of Chassid, yet "Shaar HaYichud is the key to Chassidism", and it was written for all Chassidim (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Stamps and ownership inscriptions of "Yaakov Dokter – son of Avraham Segal" [of Safed].
4, [7], 133, [1]; 57 leaves. 16 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Tears and worming to title page and several other leaves, affecting text, partially repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 395.
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Imrei Binah, explanations on the topics of Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri of Lubavitch, the "Mitteler Rebbe". Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1821]. First edition.
Imrei Binah is considered the most profound of the books composed and published by the Mitteler Rebbe. The main part of the book is dedicated to clarifying the kabbalistic concepts of Yichuda Ilaa and Yichuda Tataa, based on the teachings of the author's father – the Baal HaTanya. The book is divided into four sections: Petach HaShaar, Shaar Kriyat Shema, Shaar HaTzitzit and Shaar HaTefillin.
The Mitteler Rebbe published during the course of his life ten compositions, which he stated were each intended for a different kind of person. His book Imrei Binah was directed at the most profound scholars, and he once even stated that he had written it for his disciple R. Yekutiel Liepler. Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch related that he was once experiencing difficulty in grasping chapters 32 and 37 of the book, and he approached his father the Tzemach Tzedek for help in understanding them. However, his father instructed him to go ask R. Yekutiel (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Reputedly, the Divrei Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz would study the book Imrei Binah every night before going to sleep (Sheloshet HaRo'im, Brooklyn 2004, p. 320). The Divrei Chaim even quotes it in his book Divrei Chaim on the Torah, Parashat Vayakhel (p. 28).
Rebbe Dov Ber Schneuri, known as the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch (1774-1828) was the son of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. After his father passed away while fleeing the French Invasion of Russia, he began serving as rabbi of Lubavitch (Lyubavichi). In his father's lifetime, he recorded the latter's teachings, and delivered public lectures based on them, even in his presence, with the addition of his own commentaries. He was gifted with brilliant profundity and an unlimited wellspring of Torah thoughts. His Chassidic discourses would extend over many hours. He had an exceptional talent for clear explanations, whether in writing or orally, and was able to clarify and simplify before laymen the most profound and abstract concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidism. He was endowed with a rare ability to concentrate, and was able to contemplate G-dly concepts for hours on end, completely unaware of his surroundings. The Lubavitcher Rebbe retold that on Yom Kippur, he would stand in his place the entire day, in devoted prayer detached from physicality, without budging, with sweat pouring from his head. He passed away whilst delivering a Chassidic discourse.
[2], 21; 1-56, [1], 55-140 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Tears and worming to title page, not affecting text. Worming to first and final leaves. Light wear to first leaves. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
Imrei Binah is considered the most profound of the books composed and published by the Mitteler Rebbe. The main part of the book is dedicated to clarifying the kabbalistic concepts of Yichuda Ilaa and Yichuda Tataa, based on the teachings of the author's father – the Baal HaTanya. The book is divided into four sections: Petach HaShaar, Shaar Kriyat Shema, Shaar HaTzitzit and Shaar HaTefillin.
The Mitteler Rebbe published during the course of his life ten compositions, which he stated were each intended for a different kind of person. His book Imrei Binah was directed at the most profound scholars, and he once even stated that he had written it for his disciple R. Yekutiel Liepler. Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch related that he was once experiencing difficulty in grasping chapters 32 and 37 of the book, and he approached his father the Tzemach Tzedek for help in understanding them. However, his father instructed him to go ask R. Yekutiel (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Reputedly, the Divrei Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz would study the book Imrei Binah every night before going to sleep (Sheloshet HaRo'im, Brooklyn 2004, p. 320). The Divrei Chaim even quotes it in his book Divrei Chaim on the Torah, Parashat Vayakhel (p. 28).
Rebbe Dov Ber Schneuri, known as the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch (1774-1828) was the son of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. After his father passed away while fleeing the French Invasion of Russia, he began serving as rabbi of Lubavitch (Lyubavichi). In his father's lifetime, he recorded the latter's teachings, and delivered public lectures based on them, even in his presence, with the addition of his own commentaries. He was gifted with brilliant profundity and an unlimited wellspring of Torah thoughts. His Chassidic discourses would extend over many hours. He had an exceptional talent for clear explanations, whether in writing or orally, and was able to clarify and simplify before laymen the most profound and abstract concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidism. He was endowed with a rare ability to concentrate, and was able to contemplate G-dly concepts for hours on end, completely unaware of his surroundings. The Lubavitcher Rebbe retold that on Yom Kippur, he would stand in his place the entire day, in devoted prayer detached from physicality, without budging, with sweat pouring from his head. He passed away whilst delivering a Chassidic discourse.
[2], 21; 1-56, [1], 55-140 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Tears and worming to title page, not affecting text. Worming to first and final leaves. Light wear to first leaves. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
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December 3, 2019
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Collection of three books – first editions of the three parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, teachings of the second rebbe of the Chabad dynasty R. Dov Ber Schneuri – the Mitteler Rebbe. Printed in the Rebbe's lifetime. Shklow and Kopust (Kopys), 1817-1819.
1. Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, Part I – repentance and prayer, joy and bitterness. With the Shaar HaBechira section, "Discusses matters which subdue a person's heart to complete repentance". Shklow, [1817].
Signature on final leaf: "Meir son of Chaim Katz Bichever". Additional signatures on other leaves.
[4], 22; 11, [1], [2]; 84, [2] leaves. 16.5 cm. Mostly printed on greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and wear to several leaves (with minor damage, mostly repaired). Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book quotes the Chabad bibliographer Chaim Lieberman, who contends that the book may have been printed in Kopust and not in Shklow.
2. Shaar HaTeshuvah VehaTefillah, Part II, "regarding repentance and service of the heart". Shklow, [1818]. First edition.
2, 42, 2, 5-81, [1] leaves. 16 cm. Greenish paper. Overall good condition. Several leaves in fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Tears and worming to several leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. This book has several variants (differences in page headings of first gathering).
3. Derech Chaim VeTochachot Mussar Haskel… Part III of Shaar HaTeshuva – "Words of reproach, which subjugate man's heart and bring him closer to his Father in Heaven, in complete repentance". Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1819]. First edition.
At the end of his preface to this book, the Mitteler Rebbe mentions how Chabad Chassidim cherish manuscripts, preferring them over printed books.
136 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears to several leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 138. This book has several variants (differences in pagination).
1. Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, Part I – repentance and prayer, joy and bitterness. With the Shaar HaBechira section, "Discusses matters which subdue a person's heart to complete repentance". Shklow, [1817].
Signature on final leaf: "Meir son of Chaim Katz Bichever". Additional signatures on other leaves.
[4], 22; 11, [1], [2]; 84, [2] leaves. 16.5 cm. Mostly printed on greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and wear to several leaves (with minor damage, mostly repaired). Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book quotes the Chabad bibliographer Chaim Lieberman, who contends that the book may have been printed in Kopust and not in Shklow.
2. Shaar HaTeshuvah VehaTefillah, Part II, "regarding repentance and service of the heart". Shklow, [1818]. First edition.
2, 42, 2, 5-81, [1] leaves. 16 cm. Greenish paper. Overall good condition. Several leaves in fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Tears and worming to several leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. This book has several variants (differences in page headings of first gathering).
3. Derech Chaim VeTochachot Mussar Haskel… Part III of Shaar HaTeshuva – "Words of reproach, which subjugate man's heart and bring him closer to his Father in Heaven, in complete repentance". Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1819]. First edition.
At the end of his preface to this book, the Mitteler Rebbe mentions how Chabad Chassidim cherish manuscripts, preferring them over printed books.
136 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears to several leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 138. This book has several variants (differences in pagination).
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Auction 69 - Part I -Rare and Important Items
December 3, 2019
Opening: $500
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Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
Book of responsa by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1857.
Exceptional copy. Printed on high-quality paper, with particularly wide margins. Instead of the foreword on p. 3, an illustration was printed, depicting the Tablets of Law on Mt. Sinai (such copy is recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000181206).
The responsa of the Baal HaTanya were first published in his Shulchan Aruch edition, printed in Zhitomir 1847, and later in Zhitomir 1857. In both editions, the responsa were printed both as independent volumes, and as part of the Shulchan Aruch.
In the foreword to the responsa, R. Chaim Avraham, son of the Baal HaTanya, describes the printing of the responsa book as an independent volume: "In his lifetime, many approached him with various questions… he responded to each one with his pleasant letters, clarifying the Halacha. In order to benefit the public who already possess a Shulchan Aruch… I decided to publish the responsa on their own as well".
Bound with three other books (at the beginning of the volume):
• Sifri, halachic midrash on the Books of Bamidbar and Devarim, with the notes of R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn. Lviv, 1866. • Responsa of the Ran, by Rabbenu Nissim Gerondi. Lviv, 1860. • Seder HaYom, laws, ethics and conduct, by R. Moshe ben Machir. Lviv, 1875.
Sifri: [2], 2-82 leaves. Responsa of the Ran: [38] leaves. Seder HaYom: 38 leaves. Responsa of the Baal HaTanya: 42 leaves. Approx. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains. Signatures and various inscriptions. Old binding, partially detached. Torn and damaged leather spine.
Exceptional copy. Printed on high-quality paper, with particularly wide margins. Instead of the foreword on p. 3, an illustration was printed, depicting the Tablets of Law on Mt. Sinai (such copy is recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000181206).
The responsa of the Baal HaTanya were first published in his Shulchan Aruch edition, printed in Zhitomir 1847, and later in Zhitomir 1857. In both editions, the responsa were printed both as independent volumes, and as part of the Shulchan Aruch.
In the foreword to the responsa, R. Chaim Avraham, son of the Baal HaTanya, describes the printing of the responsa book as an independent volume: "In his lifetime, many approached him with various questions… he responded to each one with his pleasant letters, clarifying the Halacha. In order to benefit the public who already possess a Shulchan Aruch… I decided to publish the responsa on their own as well".
Bound with three other books (at the beginning of the volume):
• Sifri, halachic midrash on the Books of Bamidbar and Devarim, with the notes of R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn. Lviv, 1866. • Responsa of the Ran, by Rabbenu Nissim Gerondi. Lviv, 1860. • Seder HaYom, laws, ethics and conduct, by R. Moshe ben Machir. Lviv, 1875.
Sifri: [2], 2-82 leaves. Responsa of the Ran: [38] leaves. Seder HaYom: 38 leaves. Responsa of the Baal HaTanya: 42 leaves. Approx. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains. Signatures and various inscriptions. Old binding, partially detached. Torn and damaged leather spine.
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